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About The Times-herald. (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929 | View Entire Issue (March 20, 1909)
HH i '""' MY K h bf ?. If fill! mi t. ll J i ) i i 't ,1 t I t N - ? V - r i f4 H ; y he (Biuiw-SUtKWL dATUROAY. MAHC11 20, IW9 BUIISOIUITION IIATKS: Olio Your. . (Six, Month! ... ThttoMonlhi liOO 1.00 JU1.1AN IIYUII - MnimftM President Taf t says in his mes sage to tlio special session of Congress "Fix up tlio tariff." Thnt's nil How different from "Teddy." Well, WelU Tho Oregon legjs--inttiro has redeemed itself loa cetain extent. Tlio special ses sion lasted but two days ami tho business was coniined strictly to correcting errors made at tho regular session. John C. Young, Senator Bourn's man has been appointed postmaster of Portland. After Senator Fulton's retirement from tho Senate there was no one to hold the appointment up, conse quently when President Taf t sent his name in last Tuesday it was promptly confirmed. In filing in the local-land office its selections of land in this and Malheur counties the Oregon Val ley Land Co., successor to the Oregon Central Wagon Road Co., has placed about 100,000 acres more land on the assessment roll of this county. This land should have been listed before, but as the selections were never made it was impossible. Likely an at tempt will be made to collect back taxes which means a con siderable item. The greatest automobile race the world has ever seen will be run from New York city to the grounds of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle. The race will start on Juno 1, tho day the Exposition opens. A $2,000 trophy and $5,300 in cash prizes have been offered by M. Robert Guggenheim, the auto mobile enthusiast who is a resi dent of Seattle. This race is of particular in terest to local people as the route chosen brings the machines through Burns. The first trans contintal auto race that was a success was over practically tho same route and the two machin es "Old Scout" and "Old Faith ful" were each here making the trip to the Lewis & Clark fair at Portland. This is a tribute to Harney county roads and one that is of more benefit than we think. On the map outlining the route Burns shows in big letters and the fact that it is an ideal automobile route will bring us a great many more people. Good roads are an attraction these days. tax tanglo that has resulted from tho tax commission net, which impliedly, if not expressly, re peals tho gross earnings ennct montof 1900. It was admitted that tho now measuro repealed tho gross earnings net, but never theless tho committco that ex amined the measuro recommend ed that no change bo made. Representative Dimick of Ob ckamas submitted i minority re port in which ho sot forth that somo chango should bo mado in tho ijow act to remedy tho pre sent sisuation, for by tho earn ings enactment tho stnto has n settled sourco of income of about $35)00, while tho revenue to bo derived under tho provisions of the new act was altogether specu lative. That tho entire matter matter depends upon whether the tax commission would assess adequately tho franchises and gross receipts of corporations, was tho stand taken by Dimick. Tho act provides that tho tax commission may take into con sideration franchises and gross receipts and may assess them, but it does not say thoy shall take franchises into consinera tion or thnt they shall assess them. Therefore, it was con tended by Dimick, Attorney Gen eral Crawford and others, that the people of tho state had in tho now enactment a very uncer tain source of income. It is also tho opinion of tho at torney general that tho suit against tho Pacific States Tele phone & Telegraph company now pending in tho supremo court of the United States, involving tho collection of $00,000 or $70,000 taxes under the gross earnings law, has been jeopardized by tho enactment of the tax commission act. CCCLES IS COMING. In the March Outlook will be found an excellent illustration of how you have to go away from home to learn the news. Mr. Frank.: H. Spearman's article on "Building Up a Great Rail way System" is an analysis of the development of the Harri- man system and incidentally of Mr. Harriman. After indicating the general policy of not build ing, he says: "On the other hand, in cen tral Oregon the Harriman lin?s are pursuing quite another policy in building branches where tho traffic is all to be developed; for it is the railway, not the news paper nor the six mule team, nor the schoolmaster, that is the real western pioneer. The railway comes before the factory, brings with it the plow, opens tho mine and sounds the tragic knell of receding forest." Shades of Ananias! What is there left to bo said? Is it possi ble even the Outlook is part of the railroad literary bureau? Even the coyotes, jackrabits and magpies of central Oregon will bark more loudly, jump higher and screeck more shrilly when they hear of this. Who is Mr. Spearman and who gave him this great scope? Ho is too easy. What a joke it would be on Mr. Spearman to turn him loose in tho middle of central Oregon and make him walk in any direction until ho strucka railroad grade. What r. time ho would havo dodg ing 1 jcomotives. Maybe ho has been furnished with a list of tho locations and has taken them seriously. But to think of a Harriman lino pioneering any thing. It is to laugh. Portland Journal It was announced last evening by Grant Geddes, superintendent of the Sumpter Valley railroad that David Eccles, the million aire head of the railroad and of the Oregon Lumber Company, together with a party of several Salt Lake and Ogden capitalists who are interested in the proper ty, is expected in Baker daily to go over the property with a view of pushing the proposed exten sion of the road into the John Day valley. It is understood that tho ar rangements for the proposed ex tension are now largely complet ed and there seems to bo no question but that the road will bo extended although the proposed route is not altogether decided upon. According to the general understanding surveys have been completed over a couple of routes and the choice of the terminus after the road enters the John Day valley will probably be mado by Mr. Eccles and his associates, it is understood, upon tho show ing of tonnage to be developed which will be mado during their coming visit to the interior. Residents of the John Day valley are delighted over the prospect of tho extension of the road, particularly those of Prairie City, as they firmly believe that they will bo favored and that that city will be mado the end of tho lino during the coming sum mer. Democrat. TAX TAN0LB LEI'T ALONG. A special dispatch to tho Jour nal from Salem on Tuesday says: It was decided by tho houso this morning that no measuro should token toward .remedying tho LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Prof. Raymond principal of the public school, was unable to teach the fore part of this week On ac count of sickness. Miss Susio Smith had charge of his room and Miss Myra King taught in Miss Smith's place. Sheriff Richardson arrived homo Saturday from a trip to Westfall to which point he took his mother-in-law, Mrs. Nelscn and her daughter, who were en route to their home in Idaho after a pleasant visit "here. Mr. Rich ardson did not get any trace of the man Tico who escaped from jail here last week. Died Friends in this city were shocked this morning upon re ceiving a 'phono message from Lawen that Ada, tho wife of Ex county Commissioner C. T. Mil ler, had died at tho family homo near Crow Camp last night No particulars were received other than it seems death was caused bv somo accident in child birth. She was n most estimable lady and highly respected by her wide acquaintances, alio had resided in this county sinco childhood, coming to Silver Creek about 24 years ago with her father. Be sides her husband she leaves five little children, her aged father. M. V. Smith, and Mrs. Scott Hayes, a sister, at Lawen. Sho is also survived by ono brother in California. Tho remains will be brought to this city to tho homo of Mr. and Mrs. Julian Byrd and tho funeral service will likely bo held tomorrow after noon. Dcfinito announcement will probably bo mado from tho pulpitat tho Presbyterian church tomorrow morning as to tho hour of tho service. INTEREST IN B0ISE-C00S BAY ROAD. Denver parties nro now inter ested in tho construction of tho proposed railroad from Coos Bay to Boise, and will probably havo a definito proposition to offer tho Oregon-Idaho Dovolopmont Con gross, which meets nt Ontario, Ore., tho latter part of tho month, according to inform:.. ion receiv ed from Walter Lj on, sccrotary of tho Chamber of Commerce of Marshfield, who was in Boiso this morning for a fow hours whilo en routo from Washington, D. C, to Portland and Marsh field. Mr. Lyon was formerly private sccrotary to Governor T. T. Gcor of Oregon, and is ono of tho most prominent advertisers and boosters of that state. "Tho prospects for a railroad from Boiso to Coos Bay look bright at tho presont time," de clared Mr. Lyon when interview ed by a Capital Nows reporter. "I can moke no dcfinito announ cement nt this time, but wo have several propositions which may como to a head. Ono of these connects Denver railroad men mid capitalists with tho proposed Coos Bay-Boiso road and it is very probable that wo will bo in a position to make our plans known to the congress nt its next meeting in Ontario. "I have learned that tho Har riman people have made a pecul iar proposition for a railrand into tho Coos Bay country, nsking in general terms tho support of 4 per cent of tho construction of road. It is certain that Harri man is watching tho west and tho agitation for a Coos Bay Boise railroad. Ho is in control out hero and it is, thcrcforo, to his interest to keep tab on the situation. Tho Hill people arc also keeping in closo touch with tho situation, and while I cannot say that either havo made any definito advances, it is certain that they intend to look over tho field. "I have been in Washington ever sinco tho congress at Vale closed and whilo there was in touch with many of tho railroad promoters. Whilo none of them have so far mado definite advanc es I have learned that thoy are familiar with conditions out this way, and particularly with the talk surrounding tho Coos Bay Boise road. None of them, how ever, have taken the initiative. We are very interested nt Coos Bay over tho development of tho harbor there. Tho residents in our section have raised, by public subscription, $15,000 to be used for dredging and enlarging tho harbor. This money has been expended. Wo have asked con gress, through tho war depart ment, to appropriate $2,500,000 for this work. Of this amount congress made us an appropria tion of $25,000, available March 1st, for use on tho harbor. The MwwnaMMk mofi6y lias already been drawn UptfH. Thoro in no question but that the Coos Bay harbor is ono of tho host on tho Pacific const and that it has t groat future. "Tho boBt wny to got tho now railroad, which, of course, would bo a groat boon to Boiso nnd Coos Bay, is to boost for it all the time, I nm confident that it is coming. Wo nro doing all that wo can on our end of tho lino and I know that you nro hero. Tlio Vale congress did much toward advancing tho interests of tho road and tho coming Ontario congress will do more. No sur vey has as yot, bo I understand, been mado for tho routo of tho proposed road. It may bo just probablo thnt tho parties who tnko up its construction will start work from Coos Bay inland towards Boise, or tho road may bo started nt both terminals, Boiso nnd Coos Bay, nnd build townrds ench othqr. I feel thnt it is coming, nnd wo will koop you in touch with nil develop ments." Mr. Lyon loft tho city on tho noon train for Ontnrio, Portland and Marshfield. Ho expects to return to this section during: tho congress nt Ontnrio. In tho menntimo ho will endenvor to awaken statowidp interests in tho proposed road in Oregon and re quests that tho snmo bo dono In Idaho. In spenking of the pass ago of tho state railroad bill by tho Tenth legislature, Lyon said ho was greatly pleased at tho successful work thnt has been dono in its behalf. On his return trip to Boiso ho will ondenvor to get in touch with local business men in the interests of the new mil road. J ! II lllfai Urn WfrnCOTMUMiMMMM mmmm LOCAL AND PERSONAL John Hodder was up from Sun set Wednesday. For insurance, fire, life, acci dent, health, sco Irving Miller, Burns, Oregon. Tho extensive addition to the French hotel is nenring comple tion and is being furnished. Born In this city, Wednesday, March 17, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Byrnm, n son. That boy will bo named "Pat" in spite of nil his proud parents can do. The rapid increase in travel nnd tho lnrge number of now peoplo coming hero to locate has taken tho capacity of tho hotels nnd somo of them nro increr-aing their room. A lnrgo nddition has just been completed at tho French a largo building in tho rear of tho Harney County National Bank is being fitted up for use of tho Burns, and Mr. Elliott of tho Overland has leased the Becond floor of tho M. R. Smith building adjoining tho hotel. Mr. Smith and family will use tho first floor. i trfni i iitTjipnu in j I ii,i ALLEN &SCHENK MERCHANT TAILORS Satisfaction Guaranteed XU1ANIN8, MESSING1 AND REPAIRING I'OR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN All orders receive prompt and careful attention Thd New Tailors, jWcGeo Bldg , Burns, Oregon ON HTHKI3T LEADING TO COUKT IIOUBK ?::i T""""''1"' iimih11 ijiiii )i ninm m,i,r-nTi.T-) hardware machinery At The Welcome Pharmacy You can find tlio best. Boloetcd and largest. u Hortniont of everything to bo found in an up-to-dato drug- Htoro. PRESCRIPTION WORK 18 0111 speciality and wo liavo'tho bout equipped laboratory in tho interior. 1Vo use only tlio beat and parent of drugH and cliomicalH, and our prices aro right. Yours for busincHs The Welcome Pharmacy, Burns, Oregon. Adam V. 11. Ukoimik W. T I.1WTMI Be a Booster Keep Things Moving Wo can match you with all kinds of trades. Drop in nnd lot us know what you havo to trade or sell. Wo will do your surveying or sell you fruit trees, shrubory or seeds to make tho homo more beautiful ahd profitable. If you havo any wnnts come to us. We have the gooda and can deliver them. Inland Empire Realty Co, Burns, Oregon The Up -to -Date Pharmacy The place where drugs arc cheapest, parent and beat J WE WANT YOUR TRADE Courtesy and Accuracy our Motlo .Binders7 Supplies. Full Line of BUILDING PAPER and ROOFING CROCKERY. CHINA "" AND GLASSWARE flEER & CUMINS Burns, Oregon. Burns Mez.i Market New Shop Opposite llie First National Hank Main St. Pork, Vidian, Bologna Jill (I JLiver Sausage Kcei in unm Quantity. I Vour patronage solicited. H. .!. HANSEN, Propt. Headquarters for School Applies Everything you want in the drug or nchool line If ice haven't It on hand we'll be glad to get it for fjou. H. M. HORTON, Propt. t -w-- viit' i"K t ? s,Xt. v.-nnfc UWVWvtVv V-V BOOST HARNEY COUNTY And tlio man that will givo you tho hunt values for your Monoy. Call at G. W. CLEVENGEE'S STORE And aeo what you huvo on tlio things onunioratcd belew: Sewing Machines, Pi anos, Building Paper, Wall Paper, Carpets, Rugs, Linoleum, Mat ting, Art Squares, Mattresses, Springs, Roofing, Trunks and Valices, Baby Car riages, Pictures, Por tiers, Chamber Sets, Upholstered Goods. tlir tS3vJgkpr Jjfjp J BURNS HOTEL BAR DIBBLE & STEPHENS, Proprietors. WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS Club Rooms in Connection Courteous and Obliging Bnr Tenders EVERYTHING FIRST-CLASS DROP IN Centrally Located nnd Connected with Hotel Hums " "fc"fcfc. S- jfc ft jpMBfclBfcatfyTjtJjtT. I j JiSOKOSSV. The Most Popular House in Interior flregoi NCATLrFCKMffiD-ALL OUT SIDl ROOMr J Headquarters for Traveling Men and Tourists Agclar Racine Manager, L. Racine, Propt., Burns, Ore. SK35B Nocdlos, Shuttles nr:d Bobbing for use In All Mnkoa of Sowing Machine. HAGEY & RICHARDSON Successor!) to Uagey, Fcnwlck & Juckxoa General Merchandise Complete Line of Finest Groceries Now in Stock Fill all Orders Confectionery, Tobacco, Cigars, Stationory, lead pencils nnd other school supplies, blank books, notions, etc. Come see our Line-New Dry Goods soon to arrive At the old stand, Burns, Oregon ROUGH RIDERS! I wish to explain in a fow lines in this paper how you may al ways bo well dressed, shoes, hats, etc. Como in and talk the mat ter over with meyou can leave your suit at my place a? lpn as you want to. Leave your overalls heio when you want youv dress suit, go to the dance and havo a good time. When the party is ov er como in and chancro atrain and vour suit may remain here until you want it again. Say, for instance, you ride a horso after cows closo to Harney, Drewsey. Vale. Lawen. Diamond. Narrows, etc.. and somethinor would bo going on there. All you need to do is send a postal or telophono if necessary and your clothes leave Burns by tho next stage. After your good time return it to mo in tho same manner. I will attend to any further lookout for it Boys, I will do this all freo of charge and I can give you suits and overcoats from $17 and up. Trousers $5 nnd up. Como in nnd let's talk about it. I have six of tho boys already. No responsibility in caso of fire. A. SCHENK. Merchant Tailor. .'? -? es !&& '; THE OREGON HOTEL Mi's. Ella flaxtln, Proprietress Good, Comfortable Rooms Excel'ent Table Service Tho houso has been completely renovated and patrons aro assured most courteous attention. Former patrons and friends welcome Opposite Tlio TImcg'tlerald office, Hums, Oregon (j PC.5 Tho Starf Is ono of tho latest nnd best additions to tho famous Deere Lino of Rldlnfl Plows." la light in weight, aimplo and durablo in conatructlon full of genuine merit, and has shown its mettlo nnd utility in every tost it has been put to. It hna umply demonstrated by its good work its right to be classed as a strictly up-to-dnto, high-clnss farm tool. It is certain to suit tho most critical farmer and bo a money maker and a labor-saver for him. "I It's a Deere-If s Right99 and does ita work porfect ease to tho operator and team. It is manufactured nnd sold as a tongueloss plow a tongue not being necessary to best results, but ono i3 supplied nt alight cost to thoso who perfer it thnt wny. The Stag is tho simplest rldtyg plow built,--anyono who can hook up a team and drive 'cm straight enn operate it successfully, It pos sesses many superior features not found on other plows, nnd it tnkoa a whole book to illustrate nnd discribo them. Better write for it today nnd nil the information you want about this superior implement. C. H. VOEGTLY BURNS LIVERY AND FEED STABLE. I HENDFRSON LLLIOTT, Propt. Special aitmUov m'vcji lo trmiscieut custom and freilil learns. 11 vises kept by the day, irech or month. JIKST CLASS LIVLRY TUftOUlS. Hay and, gram alwuijt, on hand. Vour m!r, Soutli " Mm "M Hi, Special Attention Given to Conducting Funerals NOW AND ACCURATE HAY SCALES IN CONNECTION WITH BARN. tfifcl P!IK?vT; WMM n MWIUW'fe? UVBHatiHS!US ?i HORTOfS Ai SAYR,.Propts Rough and Dressed Lum Rustic, Flooring, (moulding, Finishing Lumber. Nearest Sawmill to Burns. Good ioad. Lumber Yard in Burns. THE ANDERSON MOTEL1 The old favorite Special K. J. McKJNNON, Propt. Family Hotel where guests receivt Attention and O od Service. HOME COOKING. MEALS 25 Cents Feed Bam in Connection SOUTH BURNS, OREOON-Near Fair (Jroimds. THE TSSWES-HERALD Job Printing:. -g - iia nj.vvwinwiVMPflm ir.WBLI!ILI. HWL1UII IMDIMni ''mmmmmmmmmtai Mtfwili mimmummmmmm muMmmfmamsm "" rmm immmm. aTOnwiMin muni hjul